give name to
The phrase "give name to" is commonly used to describe the act of assigning a specific name or title to someone or something.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To assign a specific name or title to someone or something.
Example
- They decided to give name to the new puppy after their favorite character.
- The scientist who discovered the element was honored by having it give name to.
C1Historical
(formal)To be the source of the name for a place, discovery, or invention.
Example
- The explorer gave name to the newly discovered island.
- The invention was revolutionary, and the inventor's name was given to it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give name to":
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